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oooh!!  We'll see you there at Tremblant then! So you're volunteering with a view to registering for next year??

Muskoka is also a great race ... are you going to stay at Deerhurst?  I've raced it once but been there three years as my DH did it before I could really swim (it's where we got engaged in 2009).   

Actually not sure about IMMT in 2013. In Ontario high school kids have to do volunteer work to graduate from high school. So I figured I would do a father/son thing, enjoy seeing the race, give back to the tri community, get him interested in tri, bank his volunteer hours and open the door to a 2013 race.

I qualified for ITU worlds this weekend. The Race is 4km swim, 130km bike, 30km run. I figured if I am going to do that, might as well do the full monty.

Yes I am staying at Deerhurst. I am looking forward it. I like cooler weather racing

But I need to do some work before September and lose a few pounds

So, yeah, that is always good.  He did have one but the threading got stripped on the inside of the headset and he couldn't fix it.  It was basically broken.  He has an older tri bike that doesn't have the 4 bolt set up (which mine does) where you can really see how tight it is and yeah, it sucked.

That bites.  Not a lot you can do with that on the fly.  Better now then race day I guess

Hey group !

I kept the WTC web sites busy this morning

Signed up as a volunteer at IMMT. Run course, special needs station...whatever that is :-)

Signed up for Muskoka 70.3. Not sure why, but I did :-)

Actually not sure about IMMT in 2013. In Ontario high school kids have to do volunteer work to graduate from high school. So I figured I would do a father/son thing, enjoy seeing the race, give back to the tri community, get him interested in tri, bank his volunteer hours and open the door to a 2013 race.

I qualified for ITU worlds this weekend. The Race is 4km swim, 130km bike, 30km run. I figured if I am going to do that, might as well do the full monty.

Yes I am staying at Deerhurst. I am looking forward it. I like cooler weather racing

But I need to do some work before September and lose a few pounds

wow! Was it bust on Fred day?  I missed the sarc font.....
 

I personally think you'll be fine.  I would probable do a few longer sets like 2000-3000 straight ez to mod.  See how the body reacts.  Making sure NO strain on shoulders and good rotations; that’s just me tho......
 

Actually not sure about IMMT in 2013. In Ontario high school kids have to do volunteer work to graduate from high school. So I figured I would do a father/son thing, enjoy seeing the race, give back to the tri community, get him interested in tri, bank his volunteer hours and open the door to a 2013 race.

I qualified for ITU worlds this weekend. The Race is 4km swim, 130km bike, 30km run. I figured if I am going to do that, might as well do the full monty.

Yes I am staying at Deerhurst. I am looking forward it. I like cooler weather racing

But I need to do some work before September and lose a few pounds

oops yeah totally sarcastic... thought the smiley covered it!

Interesting.  I have no problems with mine.  But often I am putting mine on when it is like 100 or so.  Wonder if that is a factor given that the tire is pretty warm.  The very first installation is rough though.  I run my stock wheels though.  Would imagine the wheels play a factor as well.

Congrats on the ITU worlds qualification!

That will be a great experience volunteering with your son - though i imagine it will be difficult not to be swept up in it and walk away registered - hahahaha!  I was even tempted when my DH did IMC in 2007 and i didn't swim or own a bike! It was just so exciting and inspiring.

Staying at Deerhurst is the best - no worries about getting to the race site on time and it's easy to hobble back after! And really good for your family who will have a place to go in  between seeing you in transition.

Thanks guys for the congrats. I am doubting I will take the spot. Here is my logic, tell me if it's flawed.

The event is 4km swim, 130bike, 30k run, beginning of June, France, About $750 dollars to enter + travel

The distance is close to IM, the time of year sucks since I will only have 2 months outdoor before and it's as expensive as an IM pretty well anywhere in the world.

I am figuring IF (big if) I decide to do that length, why not either do IMMT (in my back yard with 2.5 extra months of training) or go really exotic (Brazil, Mexico, South Africa...)

I work alot in Germany. I could do Roth for much cheaper than that.

Am I way off ?

My son will also join me in Muskoka. He is now thinking this triathlon thing is more than just having a smelly, sweaty dad.

That's a good point that I didn't really consider.  I'm going to put one on my stock wheel and see how it goes.  Just really hate the thought of dealing with this in a race, which will eventually happen.  Do you treat the tire with anything before putting it on your 404? 

Not way off IMO...unless ITU worlds has more meaning to you as a race.  I haven't heard much about it, so I'm really not sure what kind of race it is as compared to a normal long course tri or Kona.  I imagine it must be a lot of elites though if you need to qualify. 

I'm guessing you don't have sponsors to answer to, so just do the race that's the most enjoyable to you. 

I think wheels are the biggest factor.  Brand new 4000s go on just fine on my training rims.  Any tire always seems to take a little more effort to get onto my 404 clinchers.

Jenn and Fred, what is your itinerary.

Fred, I assume you're flying into Montreal and driving up ?

Jenn, are you driving  ?

That's a good point that I didn't really consider.  I'm going to put one on my stock wheel and see how it goes.  Just really hate the thought of dealing with this in a race, which will eventually happen.  Do you treat the tire with anything before putting it on your 404?